Beautiful

This chair looks even better in person. The leatherwork is gorgeous and the wood is stained with a rich color that accents the leather perfectly. The chair is a bit shorter than I expected, but it is exactly the specifications provided. It is a masterpiece.

Craftsmanship, regal and comfortable

I have purchased many items from Novica and was always overly happy. However, this chair shocked me. It's one of the more amazing purchases I have made in my life. With respect to the artist and as funny as it sounds, I actually feel the artistry and love you put into this chair everytime I sit down. Thank is not enough...

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"For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father, and handed it down to us."

Jose Antonio Rios and his family have been dedicated to the traditional art of tooling and embossing leather furniture for several generations. This activity was embraced by Jose Antonio's grandparents, with the same devotion and caring dedication, using the same technique to produce handcrafted items bearing their own unique touch. José Antonio Ríos says:

"For us, embossing leather is a family tradition. My father inherited it from his father, and handed it down to us. When he was very young, my father learned to work with leather, making saddles primarily for fine Peruvian paso horses. Later he established a small workshop, where he achieved such a perfection that soon his products, totally handmade, gained great acceptance and prestige.

"Today, my family and I are proudly preserving the family tradition, incorporating contemporary techniques and designs, ready to face new challenges. Our work has been exhibited in a number of national and international fairs and events. We have been awarded with significant prizes and recognitions, mainly in Brazil and Argentina.

"Our creations are totally handmade. After sketching the figures, the piece is embossed with chisel and hammer. We use several types of chisels depending on the intricacy of the motifs. Then, the embossed leather is placed on the furniture piece, simultaneously prepared.

"We finish our pieces with a mixture of walnut stain and ink, carefully matching the wood color. Furniture pieces are made from cedar and mahogany wood, carefully selected and treated. We are certain that, having been made with so much love and quality, our work will be a proud ambassador of the Peruvian culture and traditions to the world."

Carved by hand of fragrant cedar, this extraordinary chair showcases the Ríos Family's skill and dedication. Floral medallions recall colonial splendor, while the arms end in lion's heads, a symbol of... Read More

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Buana

Bali and Java

Before his days with NOVICA, Buana sold his jewelry designs door-to-door in the tourist areas of Bali. Business was tough, and local store owners were often slow to pay. All this changed when he joined NOVICA 7 years ago.

Buana now employs 28 of his neighbors to keep up with demand, and can now afford to send both of his children to school.